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Sean Johnson - Struggles in loss Johnson had three saves and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-1 defeat versus D.C. United.

Impact Johnson faced six shots and stopped three of them, being left with a disappointing loss during Saturday's match. The goalkeeper wasn't able to do much for any of the goals, and the defense in front of him was porous. Johnson is individually talented, but unless the team as a whole can tighten up defensively, he could struggle moving forward.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Richie Laryea - Assists during loss Laryea assisted once to go with two crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 3-1 loss against D.C. United. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 91st m...

Impact Laryea provided a single assist from wing-back during Saturday's loss, creating a pair of chances. The defender did well throughout the match, and was one of the few bright points in the attack even from wing-back. Laryea should be one of the top creative options in the attack, but unless the attack as a whole improves that still might not offer Laryea much upside.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Deandre Kerr - Scores in loss Kerr scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 3-1 defeat versus D.C. United. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 77th minute.

Impact Kerr got on the scoresheet with his only goal, but failed to really do much during Saturday's loss. He made the most of his chance, and salvaged an overall poor performance with the goal. Kerr will likely not be a top option in the starting XI, though goalscoring like this in his limited chances could help keep him in the first team moving forward.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Osorio - Available for selection Osorio is available for Saturday's clash with Austin after returning from ban.

Impact Osorio is set to return for Saturday's clash with Austin, where he should be an option in the first team. The midfielder started and went the full 90 in each of the last three matches before the ban. With Osorio available once more he should be straight into the starting XI.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Bernardeschi - Available once more Bernardeschi is available for Saturday's clash with Austin after serving a one-match ban.

Impact Bernardeschi served the ban against D.C. and is now available for selection once more. The midfielder is of course a constant in the starting XI and one of the best in the league. He should be a top option against Austin as he looks to build on 13 goal contributions.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

D.C. United downs Toronto FC with two late goals Dominique Badji’s late goal broke a 1-1 deadlock as visiting D.C.United defeated host Toronto FC 3-1 on Saturday evening.Martin Rodriguez an...

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • SUNHERALD.COM

Lorenzo Insigne - Starting Saturday Insigne (groin) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with D.C.

Impact Insigne gets the start despite being labelled questionable due to a groin issue. The attacking midfielder is obviously a crucial part of the team and immediately slots into the starting XI after passing the late fitness tests.

AUGUST 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Toronto FC aim to bolster playoff hopes vs. D.C. United Toronto FC are looking to strengthen their chances at their first MLS playoff appearance since 2020.A win against visiting D.C.United on Sat...

AUGUST 31, 2024 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Toronto FC aim to bolster playoff hopes vs. D.C. United Toronto FC are looking to strengthen their chances at their first MLS playoff appearance since 2020.A win against visiting D.C.United on Sat...

AUGUST 31, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

Lorenzo Insigne - Dealing with groin injury Insigne is questionable to face D.C. United on Saturday due to a minor groin injury, manager John Herdman told media Friday.

Impact Insigne was the hero for Toronto FC in the Canadian Championship on Tuesday, but it seems the effort of the midweek game has him at less than 100 percent for the weekend. There's a chance the groin problem is just precautionary, but Toronto will keep close tabs on whether he'll be able to play or not, as two of the team's best players are also out through suspension in Federico Bernardeschi and Jonathan Osorio.

AUGUST 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tyrese Spicer - Unused sub Tuesday Spicer (back) was an unused sub in the 1-0 win over Forge on Tuesday in the Canadian Championship semifinals.

Impact Spicer didn't see action Tuesday, but the fact that he was on the bench means he is ready to return to action. His return shouldn't generate a lot of fantasy waves, as he's made just 10 starts for the Reds in MLS play this season.

AUGUST 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Insigne - Plays hero in Canadian Champ Insigne (thigh) started and scored the winning goal in the 1-0 win over Forge on Wednesday in the Canadian Championship.

Impact Insigne was the absolute hero for Toronto in this tie, as he took advantage of a cross from Federico Bernardeschi (suspended in MLS) to smash home a volley from close range. That goal proved to be the deciding factor in a series that ended with a 2-2 tie. Insigne should remain in the XI when Toronto take on DC United this Saturday in league play.

AUGUST 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nickseon Gomis - Features in Canadian Championship Gomis (thigh) started in the 1-0 win over Forge on Wednesday in the Canadian Championship.

Impact Gomis returned to the side and played a solid role at the back for Toronto FC. As long as he's healthy, he should remain a regular presence at the back for the Reds having started in all but one of his 21 MLS appearances in 2024.

AUGUST 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Bernardeschi - Ban for D.C clash Bernardeschi picked up his fifth yellow card in 21 matches and is set for a one match suspension.

Impact Bernardeschi will miss his fourth MLS match following a ban for yellow card accumulation. He's started the last nine league games in a row, recording a goal with two assists while generating 43 crosses (16 accurate). With Raoul Petretta clearing his suspension, he is set to start in the midfield line for the clash versus D.C United.

AUGUST 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Osorio - Ban for weekend Osorio picked up his fifth yellow card in 13 matches and is set for a one match ban.

Impact Osorio started all but one MLS match for Toronto this season, scoring and assisting twice while totaling 28 chances created and 18 crosses (six accurate) in 17 appearances. With Lorenzo Insigne close to returning from his thigh injury, he could get the call in the attacking midfield against D.C United, alongside Derrick Etienne.

AUGUST 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Kosi Thompson embraces Toronto FC roots | The Pathway | MLSSoccer.com From the BMO Field stands to the pitch, Kosi Thompson had always dreamed of it.

AUGUST 28, 2024 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Canadian Championship: Toronto FC, Vancouver Whitecaps punch tickets to final | MLSSoccer.com An all-MLS Canadian Championship final is set as both Toronto FC and Vancouver Whitecaps FC advanced past Canadian Premier League foes in th...

AUGUST 28, 2024 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Raoul Petretta - No longer suspended Petretta has served his suspension and is eligible for Saturday's match against D.C. United.

Impact Petretta is no longer suspended, having cleared his ban after sitting out Saturday's 1-0 win against Houston. He should return to the starting XI in their next contest now that he is fit, starting in 20 of his 21 appearances this campaign.

AUGUST 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Prince Owusu scores a goal as Toronto FC beats Dynamo 1-0 in Houston Toronto (10-14-3) has won back-to-back games -- both shutouts by Sean Johnson -- for the first since the beginning of March.

AUGUST 25, 2024 • TORONTOSUN.COM

Federico Bernardeschi - Assists only goal from corner spot Bernardeschi assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), four crosses (three accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 1-0 win versus Houston Dynamo. In addition, he was given a...

Impact Bernardeschi assisted Prince-Osei Owusu from the corner spot in the 54th minute to help secure victory at Houston. This was his first assist in eight games and only his second corner in the last four games.

AUGUST 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Prince-Osei Owusu - Scores only goal in away win Owusu scored one goal to go with four shots (three on goal) in Saturday's 1-0 victory versus Houston Dynamo.

Impact Owusu scored his seventh goal of the season as he converted Federico Bernardeschi's corner in the 54th minute. This was the forward's first goal in 11 games despite having a total of 17 shots in that time. His four shots and three on target were the most he managed in a single game this season. Osuwu will hope to continue this form, as his next three matches will be at home.

AUGUST 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sean Johnson - Three saves in clean sheet win Johnson recorded three saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Houston Dynamo.

Impact Johnson picked up his sixth clean sheet of the season, matching his 2023 total in two games less. This is the sixth time the American keeper has made three or more saves in a game, and the fourth time he has made three saves and kept a clean sheet.

AUGUST 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Prince Owusu scores a goal, Sean Johnson has 3 saves as Toronto beats Dynamo 1-0

Prince Owusu scored his first goal in three months, Sean Johnson had three saves and Toronto FC beat the Houston Dynamo 1-0

AUGUST 25, 2024 • Associated Press

Sean Johnson, Toronto FC blank Dynamo Prince Owusu scored his seventh goal of the season to lift visiting Toronto FC to a 1-0 victory over the Houston Dynamo on Saturday night.Fe...

AUGUST 25, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM